Systems Engineer Jobs in Tennessee
Systems Engineer jobs in Tennessee are in strong demand, concentrated in defense contracting, advanced manufacturing, and aerospace with openings at every level from entry-level associate to senior staff engineer. Nashville, Huntsville-adjacent corridors around the Tennessee border, and Chattanooga account for the largest share of hiring, with well-established employers like Northrop Grumman, Tennessee Valley Authority, and Leidos maintaining significant engineering workforces in the state. The most consistently sought specialties are embedded systems, systems integration, and model-based systems engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Design, specification, setting calculation, and coordination of protective relaying and relay control schemes.
- Modeling, short circuit and overstressed breaker studies as well as the protective relaying recommendations for proposed generation interconnections to a client’s electrical system.
- Ensures all relay settings activities, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the company’s established policies and objectives, and with client design standards.
- Confidently and comfortably present technical solutions to key customers respond in real time to technical concerns and answer questions in a knowledgeable, articulate manner.
- Work collaboratively with the appropriate groups/ individuals in Qualus to develop and implement technical solutions that support the objectives of the Engineering Department.
- Support multiple projects in parallel.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a power systems focus. An MS Degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the BS Engineering degree. International Engineering Degrees will be considered from an ABET accredited school.
- 12+ years of experience in protection and control engineering and relay settings.
- Must have demonstrated experience with CAPE and/or ASPEN.
- Professional Engineering (PE) registration is required
- Professional Engineering registration in the working state a plus.
- Must have strong analytical and computer skills.
- Must be able to identify necessary software to complete needed design work.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
- Possess ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of support personnel.
- Strong commitment to customer service and care. Highly motivated "self‐starter".
- Proven multitasking skills. Excellent document management and organizational skills.
- CYME familiarity, reclosers/sectionalizing schemes/fuse coordination preferred.
We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.
- Design, specification, setting calculation, and coordination of protective relaying and relay control schemes.
- Modeling, short circuit and overstressed breaker studies as well as the protective relaying recommendations for proposed generation interconnections to a client’s electrical system.
- Ensures all relay settings activities, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the company’s established policies and objectives, and with client design standards.
- Confidently and comfortably present technical solutions to key customers respond in real time to technical concerns and answer questions in a knowledgeable, articulate manner.
- Work collaboratively with the appropriate groups/ individuals in Qualus to develop and implement technical solutions that support the objectives of the Engineering Department.
- Support multiple projects in parallel.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a power systems focus. An MS Degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the BS Engineering degree. International Engineering Degrees will be considered from an ABET accredited school.
- 12+ years of experience in protection and control engineering and relay settings.
- Must have demonstrated experience with CAPE and/or ASPEN.
- Professional Engineering (PE) registration is required
- Professional Engineering registration in the working state a plus.
- Must have strong analytical and computer skills.
- Must be able to identify necessary software to complete needed design work.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
- Possess ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of support personnel.
- Strong commitment to customer service and care. Highly motivated "self‐starter".
- Proven multitasking skills. Excellent document management and organizational skills.
- CYME familiarity, reclosers/sectionalizing schemes/fuse coordination preferred.
We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.
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Systems Engineer Job Market in Tennessee
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
- Banking & Financial Services
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems engineer jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Active DoD security clearance or eligibility to obtain one, required by many Tennessee defense contractors
- Proficiency in systems modeling tools such as MATLAB, SysML, or equivalent modeling environments
- Three or more years of experience in systems integration, requirements development, or test and evaluation
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering practices and supporting tools like Cameo or DOORS
- Strong documentation skills including technical writing for system specifications and interface control documents
Systems Engineer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a systems engineer in Tennessee?
Most systems engineer roles in Tennessee require a bachelor's degree in systems, electrical, aerospace, or mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Tennessee has no state-issued systems engineering license specific to the title, but engineers who work on public infrastructure or stamp designs may pursue licensure through the Tennessee State Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners as a Professional Engineer. Defense-sector roles additionally require a DoD security clearance, which employers typically sponsor.
Which companies hire systems engineers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring systems engineers in Tennessee right now include Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG), Oracle, and AutoZone, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tennessee's concentration of defense primes, TVA facilities, and advanced manufacturing plants means demand is distributed well beyond Nashville into Tullahoma, Oak Ridge, and the Chattanooga corridor.
Which Tennessee cities have the most systems engineer jobs?
Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville have the most systems engineer openings in Tennessee. Nashville anchors the market through its healthcare IT and aerospace supply chain presence, while Huntsville-adjacent communities near the Tennessee-Alabama border feed off the defense corridor, and Chattanooga's advanced manufacturing base drives strong demand for systems integration specialists.
Are there remote systems engineer jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused disciplines, since systems engineering frequently involves hands-on lab work, hardware integration, and classified facility access. About 64% of systems engineer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote work most available for requirements analysis, documentation, and model-based design tasks that don't require physical access to hardware or secure facilities.
How can I get hired as a systems engineer in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for systems engineer associate or junior systems engineer roles at Tennessee's large defense and energy employers, which regularly hire new graduates. Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and the Tennessee Valley Authority each run structured early-career engineering programs that bring on candidates without industry experience. A degree from an ABET-accredited Tennessee program, a completed engineering internship, and progress toward a security clearance eligibility determination all strengthen a new applicant's profile considerably.
Where can I find and apply to systems engineer jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to systems engineer jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings across defense, energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing employers. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to each one.
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